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Spicy Jalapeno Margarita

Bright garden-green jalapeño heat balanced against cool lime, crisp blanco tequila, and chili-salt seasoning.

Agave Shaken Large cube or fresh cubed ice 3 min · 23% ABV

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Garnish: Chili-lime half-salt rim & fresh jalapeño coin

100% Agave Blanco Tequila 60 ml
Dry Orange Liqueur 15 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 25 ml
Agave Nectar 15 ml
Fresh Green Jalapeno Coins 3 slices

Preparation

Rim half a chilled rocks glass with flaky sea salt and a pinch of mild chili powder.
Lightly muddle jalapeño coins (keep seeds in for high heat, remove seeds for mild warmth) with agave nectar in a shaker.
Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and ice; shake hard for 12 seconds and double-strain over fresh ice.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Skip orange liqueur and any fancy chili salt—muddle 2 slices of any fresh green chili with tequila, lime, and honey/sugar, and rim with salt + chili flakes.

Blanco Tequila 60 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 25 ml
Agave, Honey, or Sugar Syrup 20 ml
Fresh Jalapeno or Green Chili Slices 2 slices

At-Home Steps

Press chili slices gently with syrup in a jar, then add tequila, lime juice, and ice.
Shake hard for 12 seconds.
Strain through a sieve over fresh ice in a salt-rimmed tumbler.

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How do you make Spicy Jalapeno Margarita at home with everyday ingredients?

Skip orange liqueur and any fancy chili salt—muddle 2 slices of any fresh green chili with tequila, lime, and honey/sugar, and rim with salt + chili flakes. Ingredients: 60 ml Blanco Tequila, 25 ml Fresh Lime Juice, 20 ml Agave, Honey, or Sugar Syrup, 2 slices Fresh Jalapeno or Green Chili Slices. Steps: Press chili slices gently with syrup in a jar, then add tequila, lime juice, and ice. Shake hard for 12 seconds. Strain through a sieve over fresh ice in a salt-rimmed tumbler.

What is the full craft bar specification for Spicy Jalapeno Margarita?

Spicy Jalapeno Margarita (Agave, 23% ABV) is prepared shaken with large cube or fresh cubed ice and garnished with chili-lime half-salt rim & fresh jalapeño coin. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) 100% Agave Blanco Tequila, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Dry Orange Liqueur, 25 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lime Juice, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Agave Nectar, 3 slices (3 slices) Fresh Green Jalapeno Coins.